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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

ETSU at No. 12 UNC: How to watch, stats, comparisons, notes

ETSU was picked fourth in the Southern Conference after going 19–13 last season, but its 115 KenPom ranking leads the league. Junior North Florida transfer Jaylen Smith, a 5–11, 175-pound guard, is a Southern Conference Preseason First Team pick, but has come off the bench in all but three games. He averages 9.8 points and 2.3 steals per game. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Podcast - Smith Center Decision Looms for UNC Basketball

Greg Barnes of Inside Carolina discusses the looming decision on the Smith Center's future at UNC. Renovations, locations, and capacity debates have gone on for years when it comes to the aging legendary arena. Those making the decisions are ready to move forward. Barnes outlines the details and the timeline. (View Video)

Podcast: Hubert Davis Live - UNC vs. USC Upstate Recap, ETSU Preview, Fan Questions

UNC head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's win over USC Upstate, preview the Tar Heels' upcoming matchups with ETSU, Ohio State, and ECU, answer Tar Heel fans' questions, and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Seth Trimble progresses to five-on-five drills in practice

Seth Trimble continues to move closer to returning to action. During Monday's "Hubert Davis Live" radio show, Davis revealed that Trimble has advanced from individual work to full-team drills. "Pretty clear plan. There’s no decision-making," Davis said ahead of the No. 12 Tar Heels game Tuesday against East Tennessee State. "He’s progressing nicely." (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Jumps To No. 12 In AP Men's College Basketball Poll

North Carolina moved up to a season-high No. 12 in the Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll. The Tar Heels, which beat USC Upstate 80-62 on Saturday, topped their previous high of No. 14 in last week’s poll. It’s UNC’s highest ranking since it was No. 12 last season on Nov. 25. Two teams directly ahead of UNC last week both lost. (Tar Heel Tribune)

After Sluggish Victory, UNC Basketball Turns Focus to Upcoming Tests

Tuesday can't come quickly enough after UNC Basketball's 80-62 win over USC Upstate on Saturday. The Tar Heels ended up with an 18-point victory, but much of the game was too close for comfort. The quick turnaround comes at the perfect time, as the Tar Heels host East Tennessee State on Tuesday before facing Ohio State in Atlanta on Saturday. (TarHeel247)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Game-Changing Defense

UNC Basketball is emerging as an elite defensive unit, boasting top-15 potential in KenPom rankings. With Caleb Wilson leading the charge in scoring and rebounding, and Henri Veesaar having a breakout season, the Tar Heels are positioning themselves as legitimate NCAA Tournament contenders. (View Video)

THT Newsletter: Jonathan Powell Breaks Out, UNC Football Coaching Shakeup, Seth Trimble on the Mend

It was a big week in Tar Heel sports, despite the exam break. Jonathan Powell had a breakout game, Bill Belichick shook up the UNC Football staff, Seth Trimble is on the mend, Women’s Basketball let one slip away, Carolina Wrestling is off to dominant start, Men’s Basketball gave back to the community, Armando Bacot closed another deal, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Chansky’s Notebook: And the Good News

Instead of the praise and optimism he usually dishes out, North Carolina Basketball coach Hubert chose to jump all over his team by not getting more rebounds and not being tough enough in general against USC Upstate. He has been around long enough to know that during exam week a team’s focus in practice and next game might not be all there. (Chapelboro.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. USC Upstate recap, Football coaching staff changes

UNC Men's Basketball was a little sluggish in its return from the exam break, but still eased past USC Upstate on Saturday in the Smith Center (3:40). Tar Heel Football announced it was making two staff changes and now is looking for a new offensive coordinator (16:15). Jones Angell and Adam Lucas have the latest. (Listen To Podcast)

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